I can handle just about anything you throw at me.
My experience has enabled me to work in a variety of design disciplines and mediums. I excel in unusual, unexpected, and time-sensitive situations. When working in teams, I find my niche and then look for ways to help other members. When working on my own, I won’t hesitate to branch out of my comfort zone.
Connecting with people is important in this line of work. I can build a rapport, navigate challenging conversations, and guide others through unfamiliar territory.
A little about me:
I live in my hometown of Cary, North Carolina with my pet ball python, Cookie, and an oasis of plants. I care a lot about the future of our world, and spend free time volunteering as a leader for my old Boy Scout Troop. During the evening, you can find me glued to a climbing wall or gaming with my friends.
On running for Congress:
My community deserved better than an uncontested primary. If no one else would step up to represent the policies we believed in, then I would.
Those two years were very hard. So many people helped along the way and really cared for what we believed in. I kept going, even in the hardest moments, because of them.
Boy Scouts
Troop 200 of Cary has a legacy extending over 60 years, developing nearly 300 Eagle Scouts. It is a well-oiled machine. With over 100 active scouts and dozens of adult leaders in a given year, it is one of the largest troop units in the United States. I was privileged to experience Scouting in such a well-supported environment and earn my Eagle Rank back in 2010. It felt natural to return a decade later and serve as an adult leader for my troop. Although I trended on the younger side for an adult leader, I was able to find my niche and connect with the scouts through our shared experiences (media, sports, video games, and memes).
Magic: The Gathering, a trading card game, was a popular way to kill time among the scouts. I just so happened to learn how to play when I was in their shoes. On camping trips, I bring my cards and join the table. There's always a scout wanting to learn how to play or wanting to show me their deck's latest addition. I blend in after awhile, and the scouts "forget" that a leader is supervising---which gives us great insight into how they're getting along with each other & how they're developing socially.
My son, Cookie
Cookie is a 5 year-old ball python with a special genetic morph, giving him his unusual color. He is the sweetest boy ever. His favorite things are: meeting new people, snuggling in warm places, & exploring the world outside his cage (with supervision!)